Marquette
- Town in Michigan
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Marquette
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in Michigan
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 80 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$192,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$863
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault112.6national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape73.4national 40.7
- Robbery9.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary34.3national 500.1
- Theft582.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft63.6national 284
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Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$47,179
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Marquette
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Marquette Reviews
Rating 4.31 out of 5 80 reviews
I moved to Marquette when I was a middle schooler. I went to high school here and when I graduated I attended Northern Michigan University, the local university in town. I have had an overall wonderful experience growing up and attending college here. My two biggest complaints would be how expensive living here is and the massive lack of diversity in the town. However, the outdoor opportunities and local activities make up for it for the most part!
I like the accessibility to nature. There are many nature trails to use, it's on Lake Superiors' coast, and there are various opportunities to engage in outdoor activities. Be that hiking, biking, skiing, climbing, swimming, foraging. One thing I would like to see change is the access to affordable housing. It has gotten scarce in Marquette to be able to find a spot to live, especially in an affordable way. I was not able to find a spot to live for months, and being a college student and living on my own, my budget is already limited. My last apartment was converted into an Airbnb, which is furthering the housing crisis in town. It pushed me and my roommate out; One of us was able to find a spot (me), but it took months and luck of knowing people in town. She had to move back to where she was from.
Marquette is a great little city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! It's a college town, so you'll find lots to see and do, even in the depths of winter. From hiking, swimming, mountain biking, and dog sledding to the Outhouse Races in nearby Trenary, Marquette is an outdoor-oriented city. It sits right on the shore of gorgeous Lake Superior, and there are miles of shoreline to explore- from rocky areas with cliff jumping, to pebbly beaches where one can hunt for agates, to soft sandy beaches perfect for swimming or reading a book on a blanket.
And if indoors or city life is more "your thing" that's ok too! Marquette is a very safe place, and wandering the streets even late at night poses no threat. Breweries and coffee shops abound, there's a great selection of restaurants, and all types of events happening year-round. Live music, food and beer festivals, theater, parades, art shows, a nice farmers market...there is something for everyone in Marquette, Michigan!
And if indoors or city life is more "your thing" that's ok too! Marquette is a very safe place, and wandering the streets even late at night poses no threat. Breweries and coffee shops abound, there's a great selection of restaurants, and all types of events happening year-round. Live music, food and beer festivals, theater, parades, art shows, a nice farmers market...there is something for everyone in Marquette, Michigan!